Losing Too Much Hair?

Posted by Lark B on August 21, 2019

Who doesn't want healthy and thick hair? It is one of the most impactful aspects of our appearance, which is why people spend so much time and money ensuring it looks good. Unfortunately, it's common for people to lose hair as they grow older, especially if there are genetic factors involved. At Hair 2.0, we have done in-depth research on hair loss and its causes in order to develop products that are truly effective.

Are You Loosing Too Much Hair?

It's easy to panic when you spot large clumps of hair in your hair or hairbrush after grooming. No one wants to deal with thinning hair or bald patches. It is important to ask yourself how much hair loss is too much?

People often forget that hair loss is completely natural and happens on a daily basis. People will lose dozens of strands every day during bathing, combing, styling, or even while sleeping. This is a part of an active cycle because a new hair grows in place of the one you lost. At any point of time, 90% of the hair on your body is growing and every follicle has its own schedule. There are three stages in this cycle and they are:

Anagen – This is active hair growth that lasts for two to six years. Every strand of hair that hasn't fallen off is in this particular stage of growth.

Catagen – This is transitional hair growth that lasts for two to three weeks.

Telogen – This is a resting stage of the hair growth cycle which lasts for about two to three months. At the end of this stage, the hair is shed and a new one takes its place.

As every follicle has a different cycle, the telogen phase can vary from one strand to another, which gives the impression that your hair is shedding excessively and daily.

Hair Loss and Its Types

If you notice excessive shedding coupled with little to no regrowth, it might be time to consider visiting a medical professional. This is a sign that the hair follicles are shrinking and closing over time, which can lead to permanent hair loss. When the follicle shrinks, you hair strands become thinner and weaker, which is why it is important to ensure you don't have an underlying medical condition that causes this shrinkage. Follicles can become compromised due to hormonal changes, illnesses, stress, medication, etc. Here's a look at the different kinds of hair loss:

Involutional alopecia – This is a natural part of the aging process as hair begins to thin, more follicles shrink, and more enter the resting phase. This slows down natural hair growth so you get shorter, thinner, fewer hairs.

Androgenic alopecia – This is genetic and affects both men and women. It just manifests differently in both genders. Male pattern of baldness develops in the early twenties or even during the teens. It starts with a receding hairline and can end with complete baldness. Hair starts to thin in women during their 40s or later and they can experience thinning all over their scalp.

Alopecia areata – This is common in children and young adults. They develop small patches of hair loss that can lead to baldness over time. In 90% of the cases, the hair comes back.

Alopecia universalis – All hair on the body is shed, including armpits, eyebrows, head, etc.

Telogen effluvium – This is a temporary hair thinning phase that happens because of changes in the hair growth cycle. It is characterized by a large number of follicles entering the resting phase. The hair will eventually grow back healthy so there's no need to worry.

Scarring alopecias – This is permanent loss of hair and can be caused by inflammatory conditions like acne, folliculitis, cellulitis, etc. It can also be caused by skin disorders or unhealthy hairstyles.

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